There are 4 ways to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
1h 57m$5–8Line 492 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus Metro J Line
2h 24m$6–14Drive 33.2 mi
- Drive from San Dimas to Griffith Observatorycar 33.2 mi
42 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Dimas to Griffith Observatorytaxi 33.2 mi
42 min$130–160
San Dimas to Griffith Observatory by tram, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at Griffith Observatory via El Monte Station - Upper Level and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between San Dimas and Griffith Observatory is 40 miles. The road distance is 33.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory without a car is to tram which takes 1h 57m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
San Dimas to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W station.
San Dimas to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.
San Dimas to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Griffith Observatory via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
https://proride.pro/home
- Phone
- +1 833-393-2776
Lady Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 909-624-3333
Piratas Cab
- Phone
- +1 626-391-9090
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More Questions & Answers
San Dimas to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Griffith Observatory is 33 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from San Dimas to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2836+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.





